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Notable Executive Assistants

BizTimes Milwaukee is proud to present the inaugural showcase of Notable Executive Assistants, spotlighting accomplished professionals in the region. The individuals profiled on the following pages were nominated by their peers and showcase the diversity of talent in our market. The unsung heroes on this list keep their organizations running smoothly, playing a crucial role in the success of their companies and its leaders.

METHODOLOGY: The honorees did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list features only individuals for whom nominations were submitted and accepted after a review by our editorial team. To qualify for the list, nominees must be based in southeast Wisconsin. They must be currently serving in a senior level role at their firm, must hold a leadership position in their industry outside of their own organization, have made a significant contribution to advancing workplace equality at their own workplace or beyond, and act as a role model or mentor.

Notable Executive Assistants: Susan Cota

According to her boss, Susan Cota has been instrumental in the work of United Way her entire career. “But over this last year her work...

Notable Executive Assistants: Laurie Siehs

Laurie Siehs is a senior executive business administrator/office manager of Lockton Companies’ Milwaukee office.  Siehs is a perfect representation of the Lockton corporate motto —...

Notable Executive Assistants: Cheryl Datka

According to Anne Jabusch, assistant marketing manager at the QPS Employment Group, Cheryl Datka is the very definition of an unsung hero — someone...

Notable Executive Assistants: Janet Mushall

Beginning 13 years ago when Janet Mushall first came to Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) to assist Curt Gielow as the founding executive dean of...

Notable Executive Assistants: Erika Zignego

Erika Zignego has worked for Metro MLS as CEO Chris Carrillo’s executive assistant for five years. Besides assisting Carrillo, she is the vice president...

Notable Executive Assistants: Mary Hensgen

Mary Hensgen and Kristina Fowle, executive assistants at Waukesha-based Husco International, work together to support Husco chief executive officer Austin Ramirez, Husco chairman Gus...

Notable Executive Assistants: Kristina Fowle

Mary Hensgen and Kristina Fowle, executive assistants at Waukesha-based Husco International, work together to support Husco chief executive officer Austin Ramirez, Husco chairman Gus...

Notable Executive Assistants: Jill Harenda

Goldstein Law Group, S.C. is a law firm serving local businesses with respect to workplace and corporate law. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March...

Notable Executive Assistants: Jan Mittelstaedt

Kesslers Diamonds can tell when something - or someone - really shines. According to her boss, Jan Mittelstaedt is a cut above the rest. “She...
Donna Jeske

Notable Executive Assistants: Donna Jeske

Donna Jeske has had a wide-reaching impact on the evolution of Rockwell’s culture. The positive energy she brings to this highly visible role is...

Notable Executive Assistants: Wendy Schley

Since 1993, Wendy Schley has been an asset and a positive influence at GRAEF, a Milwaukee-based multi-discipline, engineering, planning and design firm. She always...

Notable Executive Assistants: Ginny Czarnecki

Whether you’re a corporate executive, a nonprofit leader or a highly regarded elected official, when Ginny Czarnecki calls, you answer, according to her boss,...

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